The Chart of Meridians – Emotions and the Five Elements
When meridians are blocked it effect’s your Mind, Body and Spirit! Malibu Massage Therapy professionals are on a journey to keep your meridians flowing like a clear river so you can experience life to its’ fullest.
Heart (Fire Element)
Negative Emotions: depression, insomnia, lack of vitality, lack of enthusiasm, mental restlessness and stress.
Positive Emotions: vitality, enthusiastic, calm, positive and happy.
Heart Function – Regulates the heart and blood vessels. Responsible for regular pulse, influences vitality and spirit. Connected with the tongue, complexion, and arteries.
Symptoms of Heart Imbalance – Insomnia, heart palpitations and irregular heartbeat, excessive dreaming, poor long-term memory, psychological disorders.
Spleen (Earth Element)
Negative Emotions: anguish, doubt, fear, worry, dwelling and focusing too much on a specific topic.
Positive Emotions: calm, satisfied, secure, positive and trusting.
Spleen Function – Digestion and nutrient absorption. Helps in the formation of blood and energy. Keeps blood in the blood vessels. Connected with muscles, mouth, and lips. Involved in thinking, studying, and memory.
Symptoms of Spleen Imbalance – Loss of appetite, poor digestion, tired, mucus discharge, loose stools or diarrhea, bruising, weak muscles, pale lips and excess menstrual blood flow and other bleeding disorders.
Kidney (Water Element)
Negative Emotions: fearful, compromised willpower, insecure, emotionally detached, secluded, isolated.
Positive Emotions: disciplined, courage, brave, certainty and sociable.
Kidney Function – Responsible for reproduction, growth and development. Works with the lungs assisting in water metabolism and respiration. Associated with bones, teeth, ears and hair on head. Major organ for sustaining life.
Symptoms of Kidney Imbalance – Frequent urination, urinary incontinence, night sweats, dry mouth, poor short-term memory, low back pain, body ph imbalances, ringing in the ears, hearing loss, premature grey, hair loss, and osteoporosis.
Lung (Metal Element)
Negative Emotions: grief, sadness, detached.
Positive Emotions: happiness, connect, united.
Lung Function – Respiration – Helps regulate the immune system and resistance to viruses and bacteria. Assists the kidney to regulate water metabolism. Controls sweat glands and body hair and provides moisture to the skin.
Symptoms of Lung Imbalance – Dry skin, shallow breathing, sweating, fatigue, frequent cold and flu, allergies, asthma, shortness of breath, depression and crying.
Liver (Wood Element)
Negative Emotions: resentment, anger, resentment, frustration, irritability and quick temper.
Positive Emotions: happiness, calmness, joy, contentment and affection.
Liver Function – Balances bile secretion, stores blood, and connected with the tendons, nails and eyes. Relates to the flow of energy and blood throughout the body.
Symptoms of Liver Imbalance – Breast distension, menstrual pain, headache, irritability, inappropriate anger, dizziness, dry, eye conditions and tendonitis.